2011 Schedule of Events (Stay tuned for 2012 schedule!)

Exhibitors - Arts & Crafts Show - Antiques & Collectibles Show
Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m./Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Library Parking Lot & Surrounding Area

TN Creates Juried Arts & Crafts Fair
(Oak Ridge Art Center)
Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m./Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Civic Center Gym

Raku Pottery Firings and Other Craft Demonstrations
Friday Noon-4 p.m./Saturday Noon-4 p.m.
By the Bus Drop Off and inside the Civic Center

Secret City Home Run - 5K Run/Walk to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County
Saturday, June 18 - Check in from 6:30 – 7:25 AM; Race begins: 7:30 AM. Melton Lake Drive starting at Flatwater Grill. Click HERE to register online.
For more information visit: www.hfhac.org

Concert Featuring Village People
Also appearing:Dishwater Blonde
$20 Admission ($15 "Early Bird" May 2-June 6)
Friday 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30)
Bissell Park Adjacent to West Parking Lot

Open Rehearsal with Oak Ridge Community Orchestra
Saturday 10 a.m.-12 noon
Under the Oaks in Front of the Public Library (entrance)

Concert Featuring Ricky Skaggs
Also appearing: The Springs and Greylan James Band
$20 Admission ($15 "Early Bird" May 2-June 6)
Saturday 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30)
Bissell Park Adjacent to West Parking Lot

FREE EVENTS
Friday and Saturday until 7 p.m.
- Interact with Oscar the Robot
- Crafts and Games
- Water Wars--The Ultimate Water Balloon Game
- Giant Inflatables
- Little Trains
- Climbing Wall

Petting Zoo
Pony Rides $4
Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Home Depot Kids Workshop
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Magic & Illusions by Michael Messing
Saturday 1-1:30 p.m., 4-4:30 p.m.
Children's Stage on the Pool Patio

National Fitness - Kids in Motion
Saturday 11-11:30 a.m., 2-2:30 p.m.
Children's Stage on the Pool Patio

YOUTH AREA SCHEDULE
Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m

Laser Tag
Waterslide
Climbing Wall
Euro Bungee
Obstacle Course
LIVE DJ MUSIC
Military Vehicles Onsite
Bouncy Boxing
Quarterback Attack
Football Toss Game
Zipline

The Freestyle Connection -Ultimate BMX Bike Stunt Show
Saturday 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., & 3:00 p.m.
Enter a drawing to win a BMX entry level bicycle. Entry forms found in upper level at information table. Must be 18 to enter, one entry per person. Bike awarded at 3:00 PM show – must be present to win.

11:30 AM to NOON              Opening Ceremonies – Mayor will read proclamation, recognition of sponsors

NOON to 12:45                      Sixer Six Band – enjoy your lunch in the park with music

1:00  PM to 2:00 PM              K-9 Search on Site – working dogs demo

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM               Kynlie Freeman – Rising country star from Nashville

2:30 PM to 3:00 PM               National Fitness Center - Come exercise and energize

3:00 to 3:30 PM                      World Record Juggler – Bruce Sarafian - Amazing

4:00 PM to 4:30 PM               National Fitness Center – Come exercise and energize

4:30 PM to 5:00 PM               World Record Juggler – Bruce Sarafian - Amazing

5:00 PM to 5:45 PM               Exodus Ministries Band

6:00 to 6:30                             TTJC Karate Demo Team – Stunts and thrills.

WWII Combat Reenactment
(Five Oh First Group)
Saturday 2 p.m.
West end of Bissell Park

WWII Living History
(Five Oh First Group)
Friday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
West End of Bissell Park

Celebrate Oak Ridge History
(Oak Ridge Heritage & Preservation Association)
Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Civic Center A/B and Club Rooms

The U-2 Incident: 50 Years Later
(American Museum of Science & Energy)
presented by Gary Powers, Jr. on June 17 at 10am & 2pm and June 18 at 10am & noon AMSE Auditorium. Exhibit also details the story of Francis Gary Powers, U-2 pilot that was captured, imprisoned, and exchanged, during the 1960’s USA and USSR political conflict and military tension. $1 Admission
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

K’NEX Building Thrill Rides  
(American Museum of Science & Energy)
Science, math and technology behind the hair-raising thrill rides AMSE visitors can build. $1 Admission
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nikon Small World  
(American Museum of Science & Energy)
20 award winning photomicrographs of science subjects.  See the unseen. $1 Admission
Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oak Ridge Oral Histories Project
Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Library Lobby

Tolling of the Bell
(United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., Smoky Mountain Base)
Saturday 10 a.m.
Friendship Bell in A.K. Bissell Park

Secret City Scenic Excursion Train
(Southern Appalachia Railway Museum)
$15 Adults, $10 Children
Saturday 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Dinner train 6 p.m - $65.00 per person
Train Boards at Heritage Center

Y-12 National Security Complex Tour
Y-12 Tours run all day Saturday, June 18, 2011, leaving from New Hope every 20 minutes.  On-line registration is available beginning May 16, 2011, at the Y-12 web site: Y-12 National Security Complex Tour. Tours will last approximately one hour. Shuttles will run between AMSE and New Hope. Must be a US Citizen (valid drivers’ license) and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. This year we will tour Building 9731, Chestnut Ridge, and Alpha 3! 
Saturday ONLY 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DOE Facilities Public Bus Tours
Required registration begins at 9 a.m. Space is limited. Restrictions apply (Must be 10 or older, a US Citizen, and have picture ID). All tours leave from AMSE.
Friday Noon - 2:30 p.m. - This tour is free with AMSE admission with stops at Y-12's New Hope Center,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Spallation Neutron Source and Graphite Reactor and a tour around the Oak Ridge Technology Park).

ORNL Graphite Reactor Tours
Registration required and space is limited. Restrictions apply (Must be 10 or older, a US Citizen, and have picture ID).
Free Tours: Leaving from AMSE
Friday 4:00- 5:30 p.m. - X-10 Graphite Reactor
Saturday 10:00- 11:30 a.m. - X-10 Graphite Reactor
Saturday Noon- 1:30 p.m. -X-10 Graphite Reactor
Saturday 2:00- 3:30 p.m. -X-10 Graphite Reactor
Saturday 4:00- 5:30 p.m. -X-10 Graphite Reactor

K-25 Heritage Trail Bus Tours
Historic ETTP tours Friday will leave the ASME loading area at 9 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, and 4 PM.  No tickets, but advance sign up sheets with Zip Codes requested for the four tours.   Sponsored by AMSEF.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM          Knox Pipes & Drums – Scottish heritage through music
                                               
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM          Middle Eastern Dancers

11:30 to Noon                         World Record Juggler – Bruce Sarafian - Amazing
                                               
Noon to 12:45 PM                  Oak Ridge Community Band – Marches, marches & marches.
                                               
1 PM to 1:30 PM                    Claxton Country Squares – Square Dancing – come join in.

1:30 to 2:00 PM                      Middle Eastern Dancers

2:15 PM to 3:00 PM               VIP Band – Secret City Festival favorite

3:00 PM to 3:30 PM               World Record Juggler – Bruce Sarafian - Amazing

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM               Cas Walker Ciderville Farm and Home Show – Bluegrass and country show with something for everyone.